Camp Crestridge - Roan
Christian overnight camp experience with a wide range of activities, focusing on spiritual growth and outdoor adventure.
▌ Editor's read Camp Crestridge for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by their website and the ACA search tool. The camp boasts over 100 years of operation, founded by Dr. J.M. Frost, indicating a long-standing history in youth development. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, suggesting individualized attention for campers. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to safety. As a ministry of Ridgecrest Conference Center, it is clearly owned and operated by a church-affiliated organization, emphasizing its Christian mission. The camp offers a diverse array of activities, from watersports to arts and crafts, catering to varied interests.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–14
Camp Crestridge - Roan fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given religious program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 13–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 105 Balsam Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Phone: (828) 669-8022
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition is $3550 per two-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Jul 3.
2 waitlist
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550 Waitlist
- Session 2 Jun 21 – Jul 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,550 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Focus on spiritual growth
- Variety of outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Two-week minimum session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Crestridge - Roan
- What ages does Camp Crestridge - Roan accept?
- Camp Crestridge - Roan is open to children ages 13–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Crestridge - Roan cost?
- Camp Crestridge - Roan publishes $1,775/week for the standard session. Tuition is $3550 per two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Crestridge - Roan's hours?
- Camp Crestridge - Roan runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Crestridge - Roan accredited?
- Yes — Camp Crestridge - Roan is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Crestridge - Roan?
- Camp Crestridge - Roan is operated by a faith-based organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Crestridge - Roan provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Crestridge - Roan includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Crestridge - Roan compare to other religious camps in Black Mountain?
- Camp Crestridge - Roan is one of 10 religious camps in Black Mountain that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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